--- title: "Social Workers x 6 (KB030221)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e6694b1b-a3fe-4d79-90ee-ae074b61965d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e6694b1b-a3fe-4d79-90ee-ae074b61965d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e6694b1b-a3fe-4d79-90ee-ae074b61965d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e6694b1b-a3fe-4d79-90ee-ae074b61965d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-02-03" --- # Social Workers x 6 (KB030221) Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e6694b1b-a3fe-4d79-90ee-ae074b61965d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e6694b1b-a3fe-4d79-90ee-ae074b61965d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e6694b1b-a3fe-4d79-90ee-ae074b61965d.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is initiating a tender for the recruitment of six full-time Social Workers on a temporary basis for a 12-week period, beginning on 14th February 2021. The position is located in various areas including Oldbury, Smethwick, Tipton, Rowley, West Bromwich, and Wednesbury in the West Midlands. The tender is currently in the open stage with a closing date for submission of quotations set for 10th February 2021 at 12:00 noon. The procurement for this service falls under the category of recruitment services, following an open procedure method, with a total budget estimated at £12,432. Candidates are expected to have a degree in social work, relevant experience, and be HCPC registered. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment and staffing services, particularly those that can provide qualified social workers proficient in adult social care. Organisations that can support the delivery of timely hospital discharges and facilitate independent living for vulnerable adults would be best suited to compete. With an enticing hourly rate of up to £28 and the potential for future contracts beyond this initial recruitment process, successful bidders may find opportunities for sustainable growth in the public sector. ## Notice We are looking for 6x full time Social Workers to work across Adults Social Care on a temporary basis for a period of 12 weeks to begin with. We will be offering candidates a rate of pay of up to PS28.00 per hour for this role. Hours are 37 hours per week and candidates would be required to work the core hours of the business which are Monday to Thursday 9.00-5.30 pm and Fridays 9.00-5.00pm. The Social Workers may need to be deployed in the Community and Hospital teams. They may also be required to work in other teams. We are looking for Social Workers to work in Oldbury/Smethwick, Tipton/Rowley and in West Bromwich/ Wednesbury. This is a borough wide hospital/intermediate care service. The service aims to improve the outcomes of residents in Sandwell by: Enabling/facilitating timely discharges from hospital Monitoring and facilitating timely discharges from intermediate care provisions Offering alternatives to hospital admissions Supporting people to return to independent living You will deliver an enhanced customer experience that promotes the wellbeing of vulnerable adults to enable them to live independently for longer, supporting them in retaining and regaining their skills and confidence. You will be social work qualified with 2 or more years post qualifying experience and hold either the degree in social work, Dip SW, CQSW or equivalent and HCPC registered. An Enhanced Adults Barring check DBS will be required for these posts. Candidates need to be readily available to start. Please see Job Description and Personnel Specification for further information. Please send us a CV, 2x up to date references and your agencies Terms of business. Please also confirm your agencies mark up rate upon submission. The Quotation Document(s) will be made available to suppliers who Express Interest on the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Tendering Portal. To access the portal please click the following link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc You will be required to log into an existing account or register a new one. Once logged in, from the top menu bar click on 'Tenders' to list all the current opportunities. Once you have found the relevant opportunity you should click on 'View Details' in order to Express Interest. Closing date for submission of quotations is Wednesday 10th February 2021 at 12:00pm Midday. Additional information: The Quotation Document(s) will be made available to suppliers who Express Interest on the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Tendering Portal. To access the portal please click the following link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc You will be required to log into an existing account or register a new one. Once logged in, from the top menu bar click on "Tenders" to list all the current opportunities. Once you have found the relevant opportunity you should click on "View Details" in order to Express Interest. Closing date for submission of quotations is Wednesday 10th February 2021 at 12:00pm Midday. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a77b5a6-b9e8-4b43-8b32-25e83a843fcc | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Feb 2021 - 16 May 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £12,432 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B70 8SZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | West Bromwich Central | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79600000 - Recruitment services ## Release History - 3 Feb 2021 at 13:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a77b5a6-b9e8-4b43-8b32-25e83a843fcc ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a77b5a6-b9e8-4b43-8b32-25e83a843fcc 3rd February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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